Overview:

Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them learn, explore, develop and achieve their maximum potential? Do you want to join a team of motivated educators and want to play a critical role in nurturing children and preparing them in becoming lifelong learners?  Are you compassionate & collaborative and are looking to form lasting relations with children, colleagues and families? If so, The Goddard School, Watertown, MA could be the right fit for you.

Our school:

The Goddard School of Watertown is a premier early childhood center that offers the best preparation for social, physical and academic success for children 6 weeks to 6 years.  Our renowned curriculum and philosophy is inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focuses on play based learning.  We want to attract and retain the best educators by providing them a supportive & collaborative culture and the tools they need to be successful in their respective roles.

Responsibilities:

Planning and organizing activities that meets the goals of the School, including policies, enrollment, staffing, curriculum and administration & marketing.

Managing the School’s operations including classroom and center supplies and budget.

Managing vendors including selection, operational and functional relationships.

Collaborating with the admin team in maintaining appropriate staff levels for enrollment in accordance with school policies and state regulations.

Working with the admin team in parent interaction, orientation and problem solving.

Maintaining records pertaining to the administration of the School in accordance with state requirements in health, enrollment, and safety and licensing.

Developing plans for the use and care of space and School equipment.

Planning and enhancing community relations to promote community awareness of the School and its educational offerings.

Participating in recommended training programs, conferences and other aspects of professional development.

Other business tasks as assigned

Arriving each day with a positive outlook and a great sense of humor

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field (will consider an Associates degree or higher with relevant management experience)

A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, and an additional 12 semester hours or continuing education units in courses related to young children birth to age 8 and 2 years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience

Management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool

Minimum of 18 ECE credits

Director II Certification

Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00AM – 6:00PM

Strong written and verbal communication skills

General Qualifications:

Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including-

Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid

Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses

Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances

Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies

Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved

Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

Benefits:

The Goddard School of Watertown offers full time employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO

401K

Education Reimbursement

Career Advancement and Coaching

Bonus

Discounts

Other

The Goddard School of Watertown is an EOE